Caerleon Child Care

Inspection of Caerleon Child Care 22 Concorde Road, Patchway, Bristol BS34 5TB

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The well-designed curriculum helps all children to build on their previous learning and interests. For example, babies enjoy listening to their focus book 'Brum!'. Staff then support babies as they explore different vehicles seen in the book, recapping on the vocabulary, so babies can hear words and match them to objects. Children explore happily, pushing and pulling the vehicles along making the different sounds and copying the language spoken by staff.

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The provision is good

All children show a love of books and develop good communication and language skills. Toddlers are keen to share their knowledge, inviting the inspector to share a favourite book. They carefully turn the pages and use language well to retell the story of 'Wibbly Pig'. Toddlers confidently respond to questions and give ideas of what the character should draw next.

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The provision is good

Older children confidently lead their play. They decide to play a game of 'What's the time Mr Wolf?', negotiating roles and rules. Children enjoy this active time, squealing with delight as they chase and catch each other. Children take turns well, understanding that they will get a turn to be the wolf, but not immediately.

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The provision is good

Older children show resilience. For example, when their tower breaks, they concentrate and rebuild without fuss. They confidently talk about their design and which shapes they are using. Children persevere, for example, working together to complete a jigsaw. They listen carefully to instructions and absorb the strategies staff share with them to solve problems and achieve.

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need to do better?

n Leaders and managers support staff well to develop their skills and acquire qualifications. This means skilful staff regularly reflect and evaluate a curriculum that encompasses all areas of children's learning. They adapt the curriculum effectively to meet children's individual needs and learning styles. Staff know their children well and celebrate their achievements. They know what children need to learn next and provide them with a broad and balanced range of experiences to build and embed knowledge. n There are effective procedures to ensure that staff promptly identify any gaps in children's learning. Staff develop action plans with targeted support. They work closely with parents and other agencies to enable children to make the most progress possible in their learning. Staff use any additional funding effectively, for example, to develop the garden area with different surfaces and structures to

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need to do better?

support physical development. n Overall, staff's interactions guide and encourage children's learning. For example, staff support those children with special educational needs and/or

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need to do better?

20 August 2025 disabilities to engage with others and build their language. Staff provide a narrative as children develop their imaginations in their role play. Staff demonstrate how to use the microwave, help children to consider potential risks, such as trapping their fingers in doors, and take turns. Staff are patient and considerate of children's capabilities. However, on occasion, there are inconsistencies in the quality of interactions to help children engage in their learning, such as inviting less confident children to share their ideas. n There are good arrangements to ensure that the premises are secure and that staff implement regularly reviewed risk assessments with efficiency. For example, when children visit the soft-play centre, staff are vigilant, deploy themselves effectively and conduct regular head counts to ensure that all children remain supervised and safe. n Children benefit greatly from the caring relationships they establish with their

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need to do better?

familiar adults. For example, when new starters are unsettled, staff cuddle and reassure them, helping babies to rejoin their friends and engage in their play. Staff are highly respectful. They routinely ask children's permission before changing nappies. Staff provide all children with opportunities to finish their play. They ring a bell and give children a five-minute warning. Children have the opportunity to revisit chosen play later and can access resources independently. n There is effective communication between staff and parents to ensure that staff meet children's individual care needs successfully. For example, there are efficient arrangements to ensure that staff meet children's dietary needs. Staff check and recheck the menu and allergen sheet alongside children's named placemats, which record their allergies and preferences. n Leaders and managers evaluate the provision effectively, regularly reviewing

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need to do better?

what is working well. They are forward thinking and plan effectively for changes, such as the environments for new starters and those children moving into a different room. For example, they have considered how to support those children who struggle to regulate their emotions and are introducing a 'reset chair' and a sensory space.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n develop further the quality of staff's interactions to enable all children to engage in their learning and to be challenged appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454822 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10416795 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 68 Number of children on roll 104 Name of registered person 123 Jump Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01179 798980 Date of previous inspection 29 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

Caerleon Child Care registered in 2012 and is based in Patchway, South Gloucestershire. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. There are 22 staff that work with the children. Of whom, two members of staff hold an early years qualification at level 6, 15 hold level 3 qualifications and three hold level 2 qualifications. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early education.

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Inspection activities

n The manager took the inspector on a learning walk and they discussed the curriculum intent. n The inspector spoke with parents and children during the inspection and considered their views. n The inspector observed staff's interactions with children, discussed children's learning and how staff support children to develop their skills. n The deputy manager and the inspector conducted a joint observation in the older baby's room. n The inspector conducted professional discussions with the management team. n A sample of documentation was discussed and observed, including staff's suitability checks.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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